Becky Halpin and Sophie Butler who shared the part of Elle in Legally Blonde by Morecambe Warblers with the four dogs who auditioned for the show. The dog chosen was Lola (second right).placeholder image
Becky Halpin and Sophie Butler who shared the part of Elle in Legally Blonde by Morecambe Warblers with the four dogs who auditioned for the show. The dog chosen was Lola (second right).

Join us on a theatrical journey with these 50 pictures of Lancaster and Morecambe shows through the decades

By Debbie Butler
Published 17th Jan 2025, 10:49 GMT
Updated 17th Jan 2025, 10:54 GMT

Lancaster and Morecambe has its fair share of budding thespians.

Several amateur theatrical groups present their yearly productions to enthusiastic audiences and have done so for many years.

This gallery of pictures dates from the 1960s to more recent times, and includes performances by the Morecambe Warblers, the Morecambe Amateurs, Lancaster Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (LADOS) and Lancaster Red Rose Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society.

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Guys and Dolls by Lancaster Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (LADOS).

29. Treading the boards

Guys and Dolls by Lancaster Amateur Dramatic & Operatic Society (LADOS). Photo: Submit

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Cast members Chantal (left) and Odette from LADOS' production of La Cage Aux Folles.

30. Treading the boards

Cast members Chantal (left) and Odette from LADOS' production of La Cage Aux Folles. Photo: MARK HARRISON

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LADOS' Jess Turton with Josh Utting who was playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Lancaster Grand.

31. Treading the boards

LADOS' Jess Turton with Josh Utting who was playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar at Lancaster Grand. Photo: Submit

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Members of LADOS, Roger Bradley, Robert Boyle and Sarah Stackhouse, who went to Gray's Hairdressers in Lancaster to have their hair dyed in preparation for their roles in Chorus Line.

32. Treading the boards

Members of LADOS, Roger Bradley, Robert Boyle and Sarah Stackhouse, who went to Gray's Hairdressers in Lancaster to have their hair dyed in preparation for their roles in Chorus Line. Photo: DARREN ANDREWS

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